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Step 1
Discuss with your partner what social situations are acceptable and which are not. Are you okay with him attending club outings and fraternity parties without you? If not, let him know before it happens.
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Step 2
Experiment with different methods of communication. Try chatting through video conference or video chat systems online. Sometimes putting a real-time face to the voice can make a world of a difference.
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Step 3
Think of romantic gestures that will excite your partner. All relationships can benefit from romantic gestures, but long distance relationships depend on them. Send your partner a surprise bouquet of flowers while she's at work or write an unexpected love note.
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Step 4
Talk to your partner about your expectations. Are you hoping to settle down, or just looking for a cross-country fling to pass the time? Getting the big questions out of the way early will ensure that you're on the same page.
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Step 5
Chat about monogamy. Are you exclusively dating or are you in an open relationship? It may not be fun, but it's an important conversation that needs to be had.
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Step 6
Ask your partner to commit to a deadline for resolving the long distance nature of your relationship. If it's a serious relationship, eventually, one of you will have to relocate to be with the other. Discuss who would make the move or if you'd rather start fresh by relocating to a new part of the country together.
